Posts Tagged ‘Gard’

I have recently started ordering organic local fruit and vegetables online and having them delivered at my house. I am really pleased with the system so I am sharing the tip with you if you are based in the Gard. L’Etal Bio is a well known organic store on Nimes’ lovely covered market. They have now […] Read more…

Generac is a lively village of the Gard situated between Languedoc and Provence, 10 mins from Nimes and 30 mins from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the heart of Camargue. Here are 10 reasons why it is a nice village to live in: 1. Lots of activities offered in the village (yoga, tennis, hitchhiking association, football club, danse classes…) […] Read more…

A few days ago I discovered this fabulous place just a few minutes from Nîmes on the way towards the Camargue: Oliveraie Jeanjean is an organic prize-winning olive and olive oil producer. You can visit the orchards and mill, taste the different olive oils, and buy a large range of olive oil and quality local […] Read more…

I highly recommend this delicious French restaurant in the heart of the old pedestrian town center of Nîmes. The restaurant is set in a cosy red vaulted room which makes it a lovely place for an intimate diner with friends, or a romantic evening out. The wines are lovely, the food is fabulous, the service is friendly and […] Read more…

Every Monday evening during summer, the lovely medieval town of Sommières organizes a festive outdoor event around wine and local products. For 4€ you get a glass that you can fill twice with the wines of your choice amongst the selection proposed by the local wine producers. You also have live music and lots of local food […] Read more…

Here are 2 ideas of beaches I like going to in the Gard. They are easily accessible for people living or staying in the area between Nimes and Montpellier. The best time to go to the beach in summer is the morning of course. If you arrive around 10am you don’t need to fight for parking. […] Read more…

Good news for those of you living in London: the Eurostar has just opened a line that goes straight from St Pancras station to Avignon in 5h49mins!!! You are then less than 30 mins from Beaucaire and some of the Gard’s lovely villages, and 45 mins from Nimes! Hop on and come and visit us! […] Read more…

For drinking nice wine in an animated atmosphere in the centre of Nîmes, don’t miss El Callejon Wine Bar. I went on a Thursday evening and it was definitely the place to be in Nîmes that evening ! Sitting comfortably around a low table with friends or perched on a high stool around an old wine […] Read more…

As days become shorter and one tends to spend a bit less time outdoors, I have decided that this is an ideal moment to put a bit of energy into my home. My house is a typical French 19th Century town house with marble mantel pieces, a central stone staircase and a big entrance hall. […] Read more…

Your summer holidays already feel like they were ages ago and the autumn weather is starting to make you feel down hearted. Don’t worry, just start planning your next holidays! I have just visited a lovely house to rent in Marsillargues that would make a fabulous starting point to discover the area. The pretty village of Marsillargues […] Read more…

Looking for a cool outing on a nice autumn/winter day? Jump onto your bikes and cycle along the new “Via Rhôna” cycle path that goes from Gallician to the Tour Carbonnière just before Aigues-Mortes. It’s 9 km long so you can do any length from a few kilometers to nearly 20. It’s nice and flat so easy […] Read more…

Buy your dream property in the Secret South! I am opening my business as a property finder for English speaking clients in the Languedoc Roussillon, specialized in the Gard. I’ll be searching the market (in touch with the local estate agents) to find the right property and then hold the buyer’s hand through the French […] Read more…

Have a look at this introduction of the “Rough Guide to Languedoc Roussillon”… it’s all about secret… “The Languedoc and Roussillon region is one of France’s best-kept secrets. While Provence and the Côte d’Azur just across the Rhône have been living it up, attracting movie stars and the masses, its less pretentious neighbour has remained in […] Read more…

Here is another address off the usual tourists tracks. Boem is a restaurant in Aigues-Mortes, outside the old town walls where most visitors go. It serves refined fusion Asian-Mediterranean food. We loved it all, including the mango mojitos. My only comment is : be careful of the size of the servings… we really had too much to eat. […] Read more…

There are quite a lot of Roman archeological sites in the area (the Pont du Gard, the Amphitheater of Nîmes, the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, the Roman Theatre and Amphitheater of Arles). But if you feel that they get a bit crowded in summer, why not discover a more hidden Roman treasure, the site of […] Read more…

Now this is a very non touristy address in the middle of quite a touristy part of the Grau du Roi (one of the Gard’s main sea-side towns). It’s a surprising restaurant to discover with loads of personality. La Reine du Grau has a vintage industrial look with its wooden painted floor, large yellow wooden bar, industrial suspension […] Read more…

I just spent a nice summer evening at Sommières with some friends. After strolling along the river Vidourle and the pretty streets of this little medieval town, we headed for the beautiful place des Docteurs Dax. Sansavino is a pretty little bistrot style restaurant that proposes a small selection of freshly made Italian food. The terrace, […] Read more…

When you are visiting Nîmes on a hot summer day, stopping at a shady terrace for an ice cream is very tempting. But please don’t stop anywhere (and don’t just eat any old industrial ice lolly). Nîmes has so much better to offer! Here is the address of a lovely old fashioned patisserie in the […] Read more…

If you’ve never been to the Jazz à Junas festival that takes place each year on the 3rd week of July, you’ve really been missing out on something! Jazz à Junas is an international Jazz Festival that takes place in a village of the Gard. It was started by a bunch of passionate youngsters over […] Read more…

Haha, look, I’m not the only one to refer to the Gard as “the Secret South” of France. Here is a fun and truthful article published in the ft.com “Life&Arts” section. I like the last paragraph describing the Gard as “a perfect blend of grit and sophistication; ease and sensation; comfort and adventure.” before concluding […] Read more…

This is a great family outing for a Sunday morning. Lunel is a little medieval town half way between Nîmes and Montpellier. It holds several markets (covered and outdoors) during the week, but the best moment to go is on a Sunday morning as you will be able to enjoy at the same time, the […] Read more…

When driving around between Montpellier and Nîmes you’ll see masses of vineyards and will probably come across lots of local wine producers. It is usually very easy to just drive into one of those wine properties and have a wine tasting session. So don’t hesitate, even if you haven’t heard of that « château » yet, this […] Read more…

Here is a useful website in English aimed mainly at English speaking residents of Languedoc Rousillon.WOW! Languedoc Living has a general news section (not only dedicated to Langedoc news) so it is a good way to get national French news in English. The website also offers lots of info about local events happening around the […] Read more…